- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cranston, RI
Cranston High School East
Federal NCES profile for Cranston High School East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440024000044
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cranston High School East earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cranston High School East has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cranston High School East ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Cranston High School East held near 1,513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.2 → 118.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 440024000044 · Cranston, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,525 enr · 12.7:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Cranston High School East held near 1,513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.2 → 118.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Cranston High School East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cranston High
Cranston High School West
1,653 students
- This school
Cranston High School East
1,525 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills Middle School
727 students
- Park View Midd
Park View Middle School
711 students
- Garden City Sc 530
Garden City School
530 students
- Hugh B. Bain M 527
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
527 students
What this shows Cranston High School East reports 1,525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cranston High School East compares
Cranston High School East held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 17% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,525 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,525
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
White 20.8%
Asian 11.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Cranston High School East is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Cranston reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cranston High School East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hugh B. Bain Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cranston High School East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Cranston
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cranston High School East
How many students attend Cranston High School East?
Cranston High School East has 1,525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,499 (2022-23) → 1,513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranston High School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranston High School East is 12.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cranston High School East?
46.4% of students at Cranston High School East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cranston High School East?
The largest demographic group at Cranston High School East is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cranston High School East?
Cranston High School East has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cranston High School East rank among high schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cranston High School East ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Cranston, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cranston on the city page.
What other schools are in Cranston?
Besides Cranston High School East, Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students), Western Hills Middle School (727 students), and Park View Middle School (711 students). See the Cranston district page for the complete list.